Two North GA state routes closed ahead of winter weather
Due to anticipated winter weather conditions this week, the Georgia Department of Transportation temporarily closed two northern state routes.
G-DOT announced Monday it closed State...
Biden issues preemptive pardons to Fauci, Milley and Jan. 6 committee members, staff
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Hours before his four-year term ended, President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons early Monday to several officials and lawmakers who...
$106 million settlement to provide relief to Georgia investors
Georgia is part of a state-federal task force of securities regulators that reached a $106 million settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard...
What if Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today?
He would be 96 years old and have lived through many difficult times. He'd probably have several great-grandchildren and have written a few best-sellers....
UGA adopts new regulations for bikes and scooters on campus
The University of Georgia has initiated new guidelines for cyclists and micromobility vehicle users. Starting in the Fall 2025 Semester, battery-powered micromobility vehicles such...
GBI: Former Elberton police officer charged with rape
A former Elberton police officer was arrested on sexual assault charges late last week for an alleged incident in December, according to GBI.
Edar Carreon,...
Georgia Ag commissioner: Avian influenza doesn’t pose threat to food supply
After the recent discovery of the highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry facility in Elbert County, Georgia agriculture officials maintain the retail sale...
Kemp, delegation looks to strengthen European partnerships
Georgia’s top executive officials will lead a diplomatic tour through Europe for purposes of economic development and enhanced partnerships.
Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday announced...
U.S. legislators push for answers on Conyers BioLab chemical fire
U.S. lawmakers from Georgia are again pressing for answers on the BioLab chemical fire that broke out in Conyers late last year.
U.S. Sens. Jon...
Biden preemptively pardons Fauci and Milley
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated...
Fire crews extinguish house fire in Athens
No injuries were reported after the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department extinguished a structure fire on on Highland Park Drive in Athens on Thursday, Jan....
North Georgia lawmaker renamed to top committee
Another North Georgia lawmaker has been reappointed to a top committee at the State Capitol in Atlanta.
Last week, Sen. Bill Cowsert (R–Athens) was reappointed...